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… known infectious viruses are present. There is an extremely small risk that some blood-borne infections could be passed … not able to receive the hepatitis A vaccine. This includes children less than 6 months of age and some people with … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are … is ready to be tested in people, it is first given to a small number of people to check the dose and its safety. It …
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… spreads through the air. The measles virus can survive in small droplets in the air for several hours. You can become … legs. The rash lasts about 4 to 7 days. There may also be small white spots inside the mouth. Symptoms can start as … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… water. Let stand for at least 30 minutes. Pregnant women, children, people with thyroid problems, or known iodine … drink fluids. When you feel better, slowly start eating small amounts of bland, easily digested food such as … with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) Japanese …
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… devices, thermostats, barometers and electrical switches. Smaller amounts of elementary mercury exist in fluorescent … rarely occurs in residential settings. Inhalation of small amounts of mercury vapour (such as from a spill of … strongly affected by exposure to metallic mercury? Infants, children and pregnant individuals have greater risk of …
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… keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby teeth guide permanent … tooth decay refers to the development of cavities in children from 6 months to 6 years of age. Once your child … a wet clean face cloth. When teeth start to come in, use a small soft-bristled toothbrush with a smear (size of a grain …
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… and behavioural development of infants and young children. Lead-based paint is a dangerous source of lead but … produced between 1960 and 1990 may also contain lead in smaller amounts. All post-1992 consumer paint produced in … and seal with tape. Fill a spray bottle with water and a small amount of detergent to wet all surfaces and to contain …
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… lifelong physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and adults with FASD will be affected in … does not cause FASD. However, your baby is exposed to a small amount of the alcohol that passes into your milk when … child development programs, may help support families and children. Examples of available services include: Key …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important … affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may have difficulty with swallowing, … taken. The blood sample is sent to the laboratory at BC Children’s hospital for testing. The same blood sample is …
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… foods with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap. Leave a small space so steam can get out Cut food into smaller … throw it out. Who is at highest risk of foodborne illness? Children under 5 years People who are pregnant Adults 60 … http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/prevention-risks/cleaning-and-disinfecting Image … Food …
